Although the Mush for a Cure raises money for a very serious cause—to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation in its quest to find a cure for breast cancer—the event is anything but solemn. It’s a joyous mix of meaningful moments and outrageous activities.
The non-competitive but highly entertaining sled dog race from Gunflint Lake to Poplar Lake features energetic dogs and owners and all kinds of things to entertain spectators. See the schedule for all the action and plan your weekend accordingly.
As you can see, there will once again be dining, music with Trails End Band and dancing—this year the Friday night fun will be at Windigo Lodge. On Friday, folks are invited to put on their prettiest pink pajamas and join the fun!
The Friday night celebration includes a pasta dinner, the coronation of the Mush for a Cure king and queen and “The Bald, The Brave, and The Beautiful” head shaving. If enough money is raised, heads will be shaved!
Saturday events start early with a pancake and sausage feed at Gunflint Pines before the start. There are actually two starts for Mush for a Cure. The short course begins at Cross River at 10 a.m. and finishes at Gunflint Pines. At 12 p.m. the sled dog race begins with a mass sourdough start on Gunflint Lake. Teams are expected in at the Trail Center Lodge finish line around 2 – 4 p.m. At the finish line there will be a bonfire, hot dog and marshmallow roast, and a party tent (with pirate!) sponsored by Sarah and the gang at Trail Center. Prizes will be awarded sometime after 5 p.m. and everyone is invited to dance the night away to D’Merritt.
All the silliness is for a supremely good reason. The Mush for a Cure proceeds are donated to institutions helping in the fight against breast cancer. Organizer Mary Black said, “Mush for a Cure is not a race, it is a fun event to celebrate the sport of dog mushing and to cap off a winter of hard work, training and racing while raising funds to find a cure for breast cancer.”
In 2011 participants raised over $28,000 in pledges and a check for $32,000 was sent to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. “To date Mush for a Cure has donated an amazing $100,000,” said Black. “Our goal this year is to raise another $30,000!”
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